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J.D. Tyler is often in a new spot as the off guard for the Homewood-Flossmoor boys basketball team. Tyler is a point guard by trade. He’s used to being the primary ball handler. While he still sometimes operates in that capacity for the Vikings, Gianni Cobb is the starting point[Read More…]
Specialty Physicians of Illinois (SPI), the multispecialty physician group based in Chicago’s Southland, is pleased to welcome 13 highly qualified medical professionals to its medical staff. “SPI is committed to assembling an unmatched team of accomplished physicians to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to Chicago Southland patients of all ages, across[Read More…]
SILENT NIGHT AT SSHS— Today through Saturday, Dec. 23, South Suburban Humane Society will try to find every pet in its care a home. Adoption fees willl be waived and the first five dog adoptions and first five cat adoptions will get a take home a special present. The shelter at[Read More…]
Despite recent closings on the western edge of Flossmoor Commons, the shopping center’s co-owner Blake Meiser said they’re currently in contract negotiations with more businesses to fill up the space. Two of these businesses have been confirmed by their ownership. Definitions and Meanings, a sports apparel store owned by Derrick[Read More…]
The United States Postal Services is doing it’s best to keep up during the holiday season. Some letters were still here and weren’t expected to make it to Santa in the North Pole in time. Fortunately for Santa, neighborhood elves who are members of the Homewood-Flossmoor High Class of 2024[Read More…]
HOLIDAY MUSIC, UKULELE STYLE — Nā Aikāne ‘Ukulele will be performing at 1 p.m. in the Flossmoor Post Office, 1020 Park Drive. The group performed during Flossmoor’s Celebrate the Season event on Nov. 25 and at the post office on Dec. 9. SEMESTER EXAM CRAM — Students who need a quiet place to[Read More…]
The Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History recently received its first big donation from a former resident, J.R. List. Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson, founding member of the foundation, said List contributed $25,000 to the not-for-profit organization. “We’re really excited about that,” she said. “He grew up here and has[Read More…]
Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson introduced Rabbi Carmit Harari of the Shir Tikvah in Homewood and Rabbi Gidon Isaacs of Temple Beit Shalom in Munster as the candle lighters for the sixth night of Hanukkah in Flossmoor Park on Dec. 12. “I really appreciate all you do throughout the year to[Read More…]
A 19-year-old man was in serious condition Sunday after he was shot during an attempted carjacking, according to Homewood police. Homewood officers and Homewood Fire Department paramedics responded about 7:30 p.m. to a report of a gunshot victim in the 17900 block of Halsted St. Officers learned that the victim[Read More…]
THE WEEK > Meetings Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at[Read More…]
